Zoning Bylaw
Port Moody's Zoning Bylaw regulates land use within the City. The Zoning Bylaw divides the City into zones, and each zone has a list of permitted uses and rules about how properties in that zone may be developed.
Zoning map
Use our zoning map to determine the zoning of your property.
Zone designations
- single detached residential districts (RS zones)
- multi-residential districts (RT and RM zones)
- commercial districts (C zones)
- commercial and residential mixed use districts (TC and CRM zones)
- industrial districts (M zones)
- institutional districts (P zones)
- comprehensive development districts (CD zones)
Zoning regulations
When building on your property, you must follow zoning regulations. They are a set of rules that specify how a property may be developed and used. You should know the zoning regulations prior to applying for a development application, business licence, or building permit. Each zone designation in Port Moody has unique details that regulate the following items:
- uses that are permitted on the land
- density of permitted land use (e.g. regulates the floor area of buildings and structures)
- siting, size, and dimensions of the buildings and structures
- dimensions and area of all parcels of land created by a subdivision
The Zoning Bylaw also includes specific requirements for the following items:
- off-street parking and loading
- electric vehicle parking
- adaptable units
- density bonusing
- cannabis retail use
Amendments and minor variances
If you do not meet a regulation outlined in the Zoning Bylaw, you may need to apply for a minor variance or a Zoning Bylaw amendment. Variance applications can be made through our Board of Variance, or a Development Variance Permit application.